儿童城市教育学士学位（1-6年级）拥有120个学分，拥有1-6年级的理科学士学位和资格获得纽约州儿童教育初次认证的资格。它准备让学生在小学教室里任教。儿童城市教育专业包括40个学分。可选扩展适用于有兴趣在中学或双语教室教学的学生。此外，所有学生都必须在人文科学领域选择27学分的专业或第二专业。整个计划都需要实地调查。该计划分为专业阶段和专业阶段。欢迎所有学生修读六学分的专业课程。学生必须符合进入专业阶段，接受学生教学和毕业的特定标准。从该课程毕业的学生一旦通过了纽约州教师认证考试（NYSTCE）的所有必修
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership offers programs on both the undergraduate and graduate level, all leading to eligibility for N.Y. State certification once you have passed all required portions of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam (NYSTCE).We prepare new teachers and education leaders who are just starting out in their field, and help practicing professionals enhance their careers with additional specializations. All of our programs emphasize hands-on learning in a multicultural context. Classes are small, fostering an atmosphere of inquiry and reflection. Fieldwork, internships and student teaching placements are in partner schools especially selected for excellence and diversity. With our emphasis on practice, you will be out in the schools-observing, learning, and doing-from the very beginning.<br><br>The 120-credit B.S. in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science and eligibility for initial NYS certification in childhood education, grades 1-6. It prepares students to teach in elementary school classrooms.<br><br>The major in Childhood Education consists of 40 credits in Teaching and Learning. Optional extensions are available for students interested in teaching in middle schools or in bilingual classrooms. In addition, all students must select a 27-credit concentration or a second major in a Liberal Arts and Sciences area. Fieldwork is required throughout the program.<br><br>The program is divided into a pre-professional stage and a professional stage. All students are welcome to take six credits of pre-professional courses. Students must meet specific criteria for progression into the professional stage, admission to student teaching and graduation.<br><br>Students graduating from the program are eligible for NYS certification once they have passed all required portions of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam (NYSTCE). The SOE Certification Officer assists students in applying for certification when all requirements are met.